Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help locate 18-year-old Madelynn Blair (brown hair, green eyes, 5'3" and about 125 pounds) who was last seen on April 5.
The Multicultural Center will host Unity Fest on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Commons, offering free food, live music, dance lessons and a fashion show as student organizations and academic departments present cultural displays and language readings.
Blue Highway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a two-night live-recording event at ETSU's Powell Recital Hall.
ETSU students and faculty helped record the band's first live album—capturing clear studio sound paired with live energy.
ETSU held a program at the Reece Museum on March 27 to honor Johnson City's filmmaker Ross Spears — known for his documentaries on Southern identity and history.
The event celebrated his legacy and work on the James Agee Film Project — which preserves significant cultural narratives through film.
On March 25, the SOFA team from ETSU finished second in the national Investment Analysis Competition after being one of three finalists who presented a report at the Financial Leaders Conference—more than 35 teams competed and the club plans to join future contests.
ETSU baseball upset No. 1 Tennessee 7-6 in extra innings at Lindsey Nelson Stadium—snapping a 20-game unbeaten streak—and recorded a historic win for the program.
The team improved its overall record to 21-6 and its 18-3 home mark after winning against USC Upstate.
Ben Folds Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-bending music of one of today’s major music influencers live in concert.
The Final Frontier: A Symphony Pops Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an out-of-this-world concert featuring iconic theme music from Star Trek, E.T., and Apollo 13.
Dear Evan Hansen
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a poignant and powerful musical that explores the complexities of belonging in the age of social media.
Below 7 Band Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Capone's — Free entry — Experience a lively night of music with the Below 7 band hailing from Virginia and Tennessee.
Farm to Glass Cocktail Class
6-8 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Costs vary — Enjoy a hands-on cocktail class featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with delicious bites.
Come From Away Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Check venue for pricing — Experience the inspiring true story of stranded passengers and the kindness of a small town during a historic moment.
Come From Away Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the uplifting true story of 7,000 passengers and a small Newfoundland town's warm embrace after 9/11.
Thirsty Orange Beer Festival
1-6 p.m. — Founders Park — $ — Sample over 150 unique beers and enjoy local craft brews at the 12th annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza.
Paint and Sip Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wild Wing Cafe — $35 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a fun night of painting and sipping wine.
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